The weight loss has been associated as part of aging. The conventional wisdom of the problem shows that loss of appetite and lack of nutrition are behind weight loss (Nursing Interventions and Rationales, 2013). This paper gives the substantiating evidence on weight loss in one week, a problem identified from the Home Visit with Sallie Mae Fisher. It gives and describes nursing intervention to the problem and gives the discussion on the rationale for the intervention.
One of the problems identified from the interaction with Sallie is the weight loss in one week. Weight loss is the reduction of total body mass caused by mean loss of body fat, tissues, and fluids. As seen from the hospital report, Sallie weight had reduced by fourteen pounds in only one week. The hospital discharge report shows that Sallie was 136 pounds at the time she was admitted, then reduced to 128 pounds at the time of discharge.
According to the report, Sallie continues to lose weight and she weighed 122 pounds down from 128 pounds in only one week. This report shows that her weight loss has been so fast and wanting. Sallie’s problem of tremendous loss of weight in one week has been contributed by loss of appetite. She says that she does not have an interest in eating and she is sick to her stomach. Appetite loss is an early suggestion that something is going wrong.
The nursing intervention to the weight loss is to encourage Sallie to eat in order to regain her status. The taking of drugs, pills she was recommended to take, would help her regain appetite. She could also be encouraged to take nutritious food. She can be recommended to increase fluid uptake and food intake. Since loss of appetite and weight have been contributed by various issues (depression and dementia), evaluating her physiological status in relation to weight loss would help her.
Moreover, there is need to discuss with Sallie on how to reduce stress and manage the condition to regain her previous personality. Another thing that should improve on Sallie’s health is for nurses to recommend small frequency meals, snacks, light food, and any food that the she may prefer. Finally, there is need to advise the client (Sallie) to utilize alternate eating behavior in order to substitute it for unhealthy one and regain appetite (Nursing Interventions and Rationales, 2013).
References
Fisher, S. M. (2016). Home Visit to Sallie Mae Fisher. (Kate. & Christine, Interviewer)
Nursing Interventions and Rationales: Imbalanced Nutrition: more than body requirements. (2013). Nursinginterventionsrationales.blogspot.co.ke. Retrieved 9 June 2016, from http://nursinginterventionsrationales.blogspot.co.ke/2013/07/imbalanced-nutrition-more-than-body.html
